After three issues, the seven-year-old definitely likes this book. The eleven-year-old says "it's okay."
Since the book is aimed at kids, the characters are more "role models" than usual. The characterization is not inconsistent with mainstream Marvel continuity, but it's softened in some ways (particularly with respect to Wolverine and the Hulk).
In this issue we learn that Storm is the Avengers "other leader" (not a deputy), in addition to Captain America. I don't recall offhand whether there was any evidence of this in the first two issues (and the books have disappeared so I can't check at the moment :)). I don't think the kids found it notable. I noticed, though. I remember when I was younger and the Wasp was elected Avengers chairman, I thought that was great--and she did a good job, too, at least until the creative team changed and suddenly the job was too stressful and she quit... There was always that little thrill when a female character showed herself as particularly capable, because you didn't see it all that often--they were, by then, generally competent and on a level with the other heroes, but rarely more than that. A female leader isn't special or even extraordinary to kids now.
(Oh, and to address that other issue, the women's costumes cover them fully apart from Storm's arms. :))
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